‘Something Old, Something, New’: Approaching Contemporary Music

The wild and wacky world of contemporary classical music can often seem intimidating, with its apparent complexity often alienating audiences rather than encouraging them. However, by placing new styles alongside older, more familiar music, barriers can be broken down: more recent music becomes more accessible, whilst well-worn masterpieces can be viewed in a different light. Drawing on composers from Schubert to Kaija Saariaho, this course will explore a variety of approaches to new music through listening and discussion.

Richard Powell BA MA PhD

• Term: Summer
• Day: Saturday
• Start Date: 27 April 2019
• Time: 10am-4.30pm
• No. of weeks: 1
• Course fee: £38.00

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